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Handsfield Family History

Handsfield Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Mansfield, Hadfield, Hartsfield, Stansfield, Hatfield, Banfield

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Where is the Handsfield family from?

You can see how Handsfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Handsfield family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Handsfield families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Handsfield families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Handsfield's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Handsfield families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Handsfield surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Handsfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Handsfield census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 30 immigration records available for the last name Handsfield. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 26 military records available for the last name Handsfield. For the veterans among your Handsfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Handsfield lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Handsfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Handsfield in 1968 was 44, and 87 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Handsfield ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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